25 Facts About Clayton Richard

1.

Clayton Colby Richard was born on September 12,1983 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

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2.

Clayton Richard played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays.

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3.

Clayton Richard accepted a scholarship to play football and baseball at the University of Michigan in the fall of 2003.

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4.

Clayton Richard was redshirted for the Wolverines football team his first year.

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5.

Clayton Richard was the Wolverine's No 2 quarterback that season, but he saw limited action, mostly in blowout wins over Miami, Indiana, and Northwestern.

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6.

Clayton Richard appeared in four total games for the Wolverines in 2004, only attempting 15 passes for eight completions and 52 total yards.

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7.

Clayton Richard was the second player from Michigan drafted, the first being Chris Getz, selected by the Sox in the fourth round.

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8.

On July 23,2008, Clayton Richard made his major league debut, allowing five runs on seven hits in four innings pitched against the Texas Rangers.

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9.

On July 31,2009, Clayton Richard was traded along with Aaron Poreda, Adam Russell and Dexter Carter to the San Diego Padres for 2007 Cy Young Award-winner Jake Peavy.

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10.

Clayton Richard made his first start for the Padres on August 1,2009, recording no decision in 5.

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11.

On September 21,2010, Clayton Richard threw his first career shutout, giving up eight hits, two walks, and recording six strikeouts in a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers along with a golden sombrero at the plate, striking out four times.

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12.

Clayton Richard opened 2013 as the Padres number two starter, but had a rough beginning to the season, posting an 8.

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13.

Clayton Richard underwent shoulder surgery on July 15, ending his 2013 season.

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14.

On July 30,2014, Clayton Richard agreed to a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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15.

On December 3,2014, Clayton Richard signed a minor league deal with an invite to spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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16.

Clayton Richard got the victory, pitching six innings of one-run ball, striking out three and walking none.

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17.

Clayton Richard was designated for assignment a second time a day later.

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18.

In 2016, Clayton Richard was used as a situational leftie out of the bullpen until he was placed on the disabled list on June 21 with a blister on his finger.

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19.

The Cubs went on to win the World Series, and Clayton Richard was presented with a World Series ring when he returned to Wrigley Field with the Padres in 2017.

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20.

Clayton Richard tied for the major league lead in pickoffs, with seven, while allowing four stolen bases and having 10 caught stealing.

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21.

On December 30,2018, Clayton Richard was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league outfielder Connor Panas.

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22.

Clayton Richard pitched four innings, allowing one run on two hits in a no decision.

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23.

On May 30,2021, Clayton Richard joined the football coaching staff at Lafayette Jefferson High School as a quarterbacks coach.

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24.

On July 6,2021, Clayton Richard was announced to be the head coach for baseball at Lafayette Jefferson High School.

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25.

Clayton Richard has pitched well at Petco Park, posting an ERA under 3.

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